How far is Bristol, IL from Joliet, IL?
The driving distance from Bristol, IL to Joliet, IL is about 24.9 miles (40 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Joliet.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Joliet.
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Start on Cannonball Trail
15 m · 1 sec · Cannonball Trail
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Turn right onto Bristol Ridge Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Bristol Ridge Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Veterans Parkway
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Veterans Parkway
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Continue straight
890 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Orchard Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Orchard Road
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Turn left
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
60 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right
76 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Plainfield Road
5.3 mi · 8 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto West Lockport Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Lockport Road
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Continue on West Lockport Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Lockport Street
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Turn right onto North Division Street
1055 ft · 30 sec · North Division Street
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Turn left onto North Joliet Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · North Joliet Road
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Continue on Plainfield Road
5.2 mi · 11 min · Plainfield Road
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Continue on North Center Street
2358 ft · 1 min · North Center Street
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
1945 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto Joliet Street
53 m · 7 sec · Joliet Street
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Turn right
83 m · 20 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Joliet.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Plainfield Road
Turn straight onto Plainfield Road
5.34 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bristol and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joliet.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Joliet?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Crystal Lawns is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.3 miles from Bristol and 12.6 miles from Joliet.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.32 one way or $6.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bristol and Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Joliet.
Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lawns
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crystal Lawns.
Joliet Transportation Center
Naperville
Plano
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Joliet. Straight-line distance: 20.98 mi (33.76 km).
#1 Bristol
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
| Population | 30,486 |
| Coordinates | 41.6855900, -88.4281300 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Joliet
The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.
| Population | 85,583 |
| Coordinates | 41.5251900, -88.0834000 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-88.083409, 41.525419)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.74 | $7.49 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.67 | $9.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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